Title of Assignment: Legal Case Consultant ย ย
Name of unit/sector: IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center), IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES)
Place of Assignment: WIPO Center Office in Singapore
Expected places of travel (if applicable): ASEAN (to be confirmed)
Expected duration of assignment: March 10, 2025 to December 9, 2025ย
1. Objective of the assignment
The position is located in the IP Disputes Section of the WIPO Center which provides services for the resolution of intellectual property and technology disputes between private parties through methods other than court litigation. The IP Disputes Section is responsible for the administration of WIPO mediation, arbitration and expert determination cases and various related aspects of the development and promotion of WIPO alternative dispute resolution.
The incumbent contributes to the legal and organizational support for the work of the WIPO Center in Singapore and the ASEAN region, including contributing to the administration of mediation, arbitration and expert determination cases filed with the WIPO Center, and to the development of WIPO Center-supported dispute resolution policies tailored to local and regional needs and ensuring their implementation.
The incumbent shall be based in the WIPO Center Singapore Office.
2. Deliverables/services
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
a. Contribute to the promotion in Singapore and in the region of WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.ย
b. Contribute to the development of materials on WIPO ADR for conferences and training programs. Promote participation at such events, represent the Center and maintain contact with participants.ย
c. Assist in the development and promotion of new Center-supported dispute resolution policies tailored to local and regional needs and implement such policies.ย
d. Contribute to the administration of mediation, arbitration and expert determination cases filed with the Center.ย
e. Assist in providing procedural guidance in relation to WIPO alternative dispute resolution in response to queries received.ย
f. Keep abreast of developments, undertake legal and marketing research in local and regional dispute resolution practices relevant to potential demand for the Center's services.ย
g. Perform other related duties as required.
3. Reportingย
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the IP Disputes Section.
4. Profileย
The incumbent shall meet the following requirements:ย
Educationย
University degree in law.
Experienceย
At least one year of relevant professional experience, including experience in intellectual property law or alternative dispute resolution in a law firm and/or department or agency.
Language
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.
Specific skills and competencies
โข Broad understanding of intellectual property and alternative dispute resolution.
โข Broad understanding of the procedures applicable to the work of the work unit.
โข An understanding of the use of information technology in the context of dispute resolution processes.
โข Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
โข Excellent written and oral communication skills.
โข Flexibility and team spirit. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. Ease and tact in personal contacts at all levels.
5. Duration of contract and payment
The incumbent will provide its services full time (8 hours per day) from March 10, 2025, until December 9, 2025. ย Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs (daily rate).